Nov 17, 2015, 8:59 am
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Hotel Limousine/MPV: HK$1150 per trip per car (Mercedes S-320) or 6-person MPV for HKD$1400
Airport shuttle service (3rd party): ''Vigor Airport Shuttle Service Limited'' located at Arrival Hall B-01. Take shuttle to ‘’Harbour View International Hotel’’ (next door to GH). HK$140 per person per trip. This is no longer affiliated with the hotel, so tickets must be purchased directly from the vendor.
Diamond benefits as of 4 Sep 2016
- Complementary Continental Breakfast (in lounge) 7AM – 10:30AM Monday – Friday & 7AM – 11AM (Weekends & Public Holidays)
Diamond buffet breakfast also available in Grand Cafe- Complimentary Evening Cocktails - 5:30PM – 7:30PM
- All day complimentary tea, coffee, refreshments, and limited alcoholic beverages (not sure if this is in room or in lounge as lounge hours are 7AM – midnight)
- Complimentary 3 pieces laundry per day (standard service; not cumulative) for guests staying in a suite (not limited to Diamonds).
- Grand Club meeting room 1 hour/day.
Grand Hyatt Hong Kong REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Jul 25, 2019, 3:02 pm
#1471
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Jul 26, 2019, 2:28 pm
#1472
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For 1/3 or 1/4 of the price, the HR Sha Tin punches well above its weight. And I prefer the pool at the HR Sha Tin, it's better for swimming laps and is usually less crowded.
Jul 27, 2019, 4:16 am
#1473
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If you prioritize pool quality, stay at the W. Probably one of the coolest hotel pools in the world. Highest outdoor rooftop pool in the world on the 74th floor.
Jul 28, 2019, 9:58 am
#1474
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Nah. I used to live at the W, and the pool, although stunning up on the 74th floor, was either rained out, fog-covered, or packed to the gills with posers more frequently than I would have liked. The best hotel pool in HK is the FS.
Jul 28, 2019, 10:18 am
#1475
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That said, I am not against looking for something a bit different next time. GH or W are decent options. I have tried Conrad before and I could consider it as well.
Jul 28, 2019, 9:48 pm
#1476
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I've been there many times and have never had any of the issues you describe. I know they host parties on summer weekend nights, which I've yet to attend, but aside from that I've never seen it too crowded. I obviously don't tend to visit the pool when the weather isn't nice. But personally I love the views and ambiance, and the high altitude certainly helps with the weather and humidity when it's hot and sticky at ground level.
Jul 28, 2019, 9:53 pm
#1477
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No doubt about that, especially if using Globalist suite upgrade, value for the money is why we booked there in the first place two years in a row. I am surprised that property does not get much more interest - almost 2 years without any comment in the Sha Tin thread.
That said, I am not against looking for something a bit different next time. GH or W are decent options. I have tried Conrad before and I could consider it as well.
That said, I am not against looking for something a bit different next time. GH or W are decent options. I have tried Conrad before and I could consider it as well.
Depending on your budget and desire for location, W and GH are great options. Ren is decent. HR and Mira in TST are alright too. Mira Moon is cute. Indigo is alright. I need to try the JW next.
I'm actually pretty stoked about Hotel VIC becoming Hyatt Centric next month. Stayed there a couple times and it's a fantastic hotel though a tiny bit off the beaten path in North Point, but still convenient enough to Central via MTR.
If you're willing to compromise on location a bit, Marriott Ocean Park is great and still quite close to Wan Chai / Central.
Jul 29, 2019, 4:37 pm
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I agree commuting to Hyatt Sha Tin is a waste of time. Stayed there once and never again due to location and lack of anything (especially food) within walking distance around the hotel. Now if it was actually located in Sha Tin, it might be worth considering.
Jul 30, 2019, 12:26 am
#1479
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If your budget allows I would choose this Grand Hyatt hands down.
Aug 6, 2019, 12:56 am
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Perhaps it’s inconsistent across brands.
Aug 6, 2019, 12:26 pm
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Hi,
A bit OT perhaps At Hilton if you are upgraded to a club level room then IME you have lounge/club access ( and the Conrad tokyo lounge is very good) . Hyatt being a separate company may well have a different policy ( and Marriott may also have a diffeent policy)
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TBS
Aug 20, 2019, 12:09 pm
#1482
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Has anyone stayed here recently during the protests? Am wondering whether the hotel and the surrounding neighborhood has been affected much in any of the last several weekends. We have a family vacation booked here in a few months, and I hope we don't need to make contingency plans.
Aug 20, 2019, 12:12 pm
#1483
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If you're unsure or uncomfortable with the uncertainty, make an alternative booking away from HKG to be safe.
Aug 21, 2019, 8:12 am
#1484
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Going back to HK in October. Id say on average prices for the GHHK are down around $50-100 USD per night on average compared to what it used to be last year.
Obviously there is savings across the board on many of the 5 star hotels in HK for next few months.
Obviously there is savings across the board on many of the 5 star hotels in HK for next few months.
Aug 22, 2019, 1:34 pm
#1485
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Life in HK isn't affected much by the protests. I wouldn't worry about it.
Also @bhrubin, what are you doing in a Hyatt thread. Thought you said you'd never consider stepping foot in this hotel
